Distance Education. Close Connections.

A class of students around a table watching a large screen on the wall that shows students and a teacher from other schools.

We are a consortium of Wisconsin school districts and higher education partners that work together to share courses and educational programming through video conferencing and digital resources.

Virtual Learning

Last year there were over 650 enrollments in distance education courses and enrichment through NWECS alone. Enrollments within our Wisconsin Association of Distance Education Networks (WADEN), totaled close to 5,000.

A student and teacher are waving to each other via a video conferencing meeting on a laptop.

Close Connections

Our teachers strive to develop meaningful, supportive relationships with students and their school staff no matter the learning mode and despite being miles apart.

A teacher stands in front of a whiteboard pointing to math equations. A student in the class is raising her hand.

Quality Instruction

All of the courses are taught by school district teachers and follow WI DPI standards. Individual time with students is offered. Many high school courses include advanced placement or college credit.

School districts no longer need to

be a member to enroll students!

Affiliate school districts can pay per course,

with no membership fees.

See our Info Sheet for details.

NWECS Info Sheet

Distance Education Partnerships slide show. Title slide shows a student in a library watching a laptop and wearing a headset participating in a distance ed class.

Our Story

What our students and school staff say:

In a small town like our own, resources are limited. We have a small amount of staff, and while they are intelligent and greatly appreciated for their expertise, there is still much we are missing.

Distance learning gives me the ability to take more classes that will prepare me for my future, both in college and beyond.

— Leila H., Prentice High School Student

YouTube video about distance education. Image shows the outline of Wisconsin and dots across the state representing schools linked to each other through distance education.

Watch WADEN's video about how distance ed works.

Featuring our French teacher!

Next Board Meeting

Wed, October 7, 1-1:30 pm

Agenda

Past Meeting Mintues

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